regrind or rebuild machine ways

[Karl_T]

My CNC knee mill is pretty worn out. I've searched the Zone and found a fair bit on rebuilding ballscrews. But I'm not finding anything on tuning up the worn out machine ways. The mill table is loose near the middle of travel and too tight at the ends of travel.

I'm thinking this would be a regrinding job. Anybody know of vendors to do this?

Karl

[RICHARD ZASTROW]

What type of ways? Dovetail? If so, have them scraped by somebody who knows how to properly scrape and align your machine.

Just sounds like typical wear.

Dick Z

[Al_The_Man]

Have you looked into Turcite or Moglice Way re-building material? A friend of mine has done quite a few machines for the company he works for.
Al.

[Machine_Rebuild]

I just bdid a 22' sirco lathe I can grind up to 32' on a real slydway grinder. One of the biggest grinders in north america. Kellar Machine Rebuild in Kingston Ontario (613) 531-3200. The prices are unbeatable.

[Karl_T]

Yes, dovetail ways. Do you know where/how to find such a person?

Karl

[Perfect Circle]

Here ya go....Very good comp...Ive used them.
Kellar Machine Rebuild Ltd. Slydway Grinding

[Karl_T]

Originally Posted by Al_The_Man Have you looked into Turcite or Moglice Way re-building material? A friend of mine has done quite a few machines for the company he works for. Al.

I read that's another method. I've also read enough to know this is more difficult than I want to take on. can't do everything. Shipping to Canada is impossible. Know anybody in the states?

[Karl_T]

Originally Posted by Perfect Circle Here ya go....Very good comp...Ive used them. Kellar Machine Rebuild Ltd. Slydway Grinding

That's two people reccomending this place. I bet shipping is more than the work. thanks for the tip.

[Machine_Rebuild]

[quote=Perfect Circle;901568]Here ya go....Very good comp...Ive used them.
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You have to excuse my website, I'm trying to find someone to build a new one thats more professional any suggestions? I whipped this one up in my spare time.

I just had toshiba come in with the laser to get her levelled again. Guy said its within .0002 over 22 feet.

Best Regards
Mike Kellar
Kellar Machine Rebuild
613-531-3200

SLYDWAY GRINDING AVAILABLE UP TO 32 FEET

[RICHARD ZASTROW]

Karl, Look in the twin cities phone book "machine rebuilders" or "machine tool repair" etc.

There should be some in the western 'burbs or?

Dick Z

[rowbare]

Karl,

Contact Richard King from Home Page he is in MN and can certainly point you in the right direction. I think King Precision Machine Rebuilders in Minneapolis is/was his family business.

bob

[Karl_T]

Originally Posted by rowbare Karl, Contact Richard King from Home Page he is in MN and can certainly point you in the right direction. I think King Precision Machine Rebuilders in Minneapolis is/was his family business. bob

THANKS, right in my back yard.

Karl